Crispy Yellow Moong Dal FrittersVeg
Enjoy these golden, crispy fritters made from soaked yellow lentils. Perfectly seasoned with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and fresh green chilies, these bite-sized snacks are light, airy, and full of flavor. The unique process of whisking the batter ensures a fluffy texture on the inside while maintaining a satisfying crunch on the outside. Serve them piping hot alongside a vibrant, zesty mint and coriander chutney. Enjoy this amazing dish.
Ingredients
2 cups Yellow Lentils
4 inch Ginger
7 Green Chilli
2 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 tsp Coriander Seeds
2 tsp Peppercorns
2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
2 tsp Dry Mango Powder
8 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)
2 tbsp Mint Leaves
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
1 tbsp Lemon Juice
For deep frying Oil
2 Ice cubes
Instructions
1
Drain the soaked yellow lentils and transfer them to a grinder along with 2 inches of ginger and 4 green chilies. Grind into a thick, coarse mixture.
2
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and whisk vigorously for 3 to 4 minutes. This process aerates the batter, creating light and fluffy fritters.
3
Add cumin seeds, crushed coriander seeds, crushed peppercorns, red chili powder, dry mango powder, chopped green chilies, chopped coriander leaves, and salt to the batter. Mix well.
4
Heat oil in a deep pan. Carefully drop small spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil.
5
Fry on medium heat until the fritters turn golden brown and crispy, turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
6
Remove the fritters from the oil and set aside.
7
To make the chutney, combine coriander leaves, mint leaves, remaining ginger, green chilies, salt, sugar, lemon juice, and ice cubes in a grinder. Blend until smooth.
8
Serve the hot fritters immediately with the fresh green chutney.
